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Pic of my keyboard border made this evening.

Pic of my keyboard border made this evening.

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Old 03-23-2010, 06:18 PM
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Wow that looks great. I'd love to see the finished quilt.
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Old 03-23-2010, 06:21 PM
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nice job
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Old 03-23-2010, 07:30 PM
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How clever that border is. I hope I can see the quilt you're going to put it on.

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Old 03-23-2010, 07:43 PM
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I am patiently waiting for the finished result. ;)
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Old 03-23-2010, 08:08 PM
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Yes, we want to see the "masterpiece" when finished!
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Old 03-23-2010, 08:59 PM
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Hello Bronnyb Welcome to the board. You did really well with your boarder, thanks for the direx tion , I know its late / I'mm tired I'm liking what I see . Theresse
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Welcome to the board Kelly, I'm from Montana. Theresse
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Old 03-23-2010, 09:06 PM
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That is awesome!
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Old 03-24-2010, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bronnyb
I played with my graph paper this morning and worked out the measurements to make a keyboard. I wouldn't like to stitch anything narrower than 1/4" strip though.
The black keys were cut 1 1/2" wide x 4" long
The thicker ivory keys between the black were cut at 1 1/4" wide x 4" long
The thinner ivory strips were cut at 3/4" x 4" long
The whiter edge strips were cut 1 3/4" wide x 3" long

This is all including a 1/4" seam allowance.

I cut a small piece of ice-cream lid and used double sided tape on my machine to ensure a constant 1/4" seam - it worked!!! surprise surprise!!
I pressed the ivory seams towards the black. I pressed the ivory pair seams open. I was able to match the seams when I stitched the black/ivory strip to the ivory/ivory strip.
I'm so pleased - it worked the way I could see it in my head!!!

I had to share!
This is the best keyboard border that I've ever seen!!
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I just love keyboard borders!
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